When should I aerate my own lawn?

• <div><p>It’s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don’t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don’t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.</p></div>

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Q: Can I aerate my lawn myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible with rental equipment, but professional services ensure even and thorough aeration.</p></div>

Q: When should I aerate my own lawn?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to aerate your lawn in the fall or spring when there is plenty of moisture in the soil. If you plan to aerate twice annually, you can do so once in the fall and once in the spring. You don&rsquo;t want to aerate when your grass is dormant, and you also don&rsquo;t want to aerate directly after a big rain, as the soil will be too wet for the aeration to be effective.</p></div>

Q: How long does aeration last?

• <div><p>It depends on the current health of your lawn. Liquid aeration takes longer to work, but the results are longer lasting. Since you can apply the liquid solution several times during the course of the growing season, the results are cumulative. Core aeration, on the other hand, will offer quicker benefits but they will diminish sooner, right along with the soil plugs left behind.</p></div>

Q: How do you prepare your lawn for core aeration?

• <div><p>To prepare your lawn for core aeration, water it the day before you aerate. (Alternatively, you can wait until it rains and aerate the following day.) Aerating after watering or a rainy day will make the process easier since you can penetrate moist soil better than dry soil. You should also flag your sprinklers so that you don&rsquo;t accidentally hit them while aerating. If you have a lot of thatch buildup in your yard, you might need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-dethatch-your-lawn.htm">dethatch your lawn</a> before aerating as well.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed after lawn dethatching?

• <div><p>Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.</p></div>

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Daniel and his crew did an excellent job. They were very professional and courteous. Several trenches were dug but the job site was cleaned and restore back to the original shape as much as possible. The system works perfectly. I highly recommend T-Squared for irrigation systems.
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Reviewed in May 2023
They do a great job on my lawn. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in December 2020
Jay's Tree Service used a Spider Lift to remove a large tree located, in a difficult place to reach, in my back yard. They protected the turf with mats that the lift could travel over as it moved across the lawn. No damage was done to my lawn. They cleaned up all of the debris before leaving....
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Reviewed in June 2018
So far so good. I retained them to maintain my lawn long-term. They did a good job for the first cut. I am waiting to see the consistency of service long-term.
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He was great. The final product was nice - and I am pretty picky about the way my lawn looks.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Carlo Baldi, Sales Manager for Bryant Lawn and Sprinkler carefully inspected, photographed and documented existing plants on our property. As agreed, in 10 days he submitted a detailed plan and CAD drawing proposal to update our front and back yard. Carlo interrupted our wish list then suggested...
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Reviewed in March 2015
They were very reliable. I felt comfortable with them providing lawn care even if we were away from the house. They were very reasonably priced. I would recommend their service.
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Reviewed in September 2014
Excellent job. They mow the lawn in different directions each time (diagonal one time, back and forth the next) which is a good thing. They have been doing my lawn mowing and gutter cleaning/repairs for several years.
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Reviewed in July 2014
Finally, a quality lawn care service! The folks at Varsity Lawncare are awesome! They were courteous, on time, thorough, and knowledgeable. They treated our lawn and it has never looked better! After so many other local companies either didn't show up or tore up my yard, or charged an amount...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Their pricing was good, they were prompt, and our lawn looked great.
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